Acrobaddict
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.72 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1937612511 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The narrative is replete with colorful descriptions of his many harrowing experiences, and deep musings that have formed the foundation for his commitment to remain free of drugs and a shining light for others who may be seeking guidance. His status as a successful gymnast and performer helps connect readers, and his impressive, erudite style results in a highly credible addition to this rapidly saturating genre.. Prone to hyperbole to the point of distraction, Putignano nevertheless writes so vividly about his highs that readers practically experience them with him. The first-time author, who now portrays Crystal Man in Cirque du Soleil's traveling production of Totem, divulges what must be nearly every significant detail of his journey from the basement of his parents' Massachusetts home, where as an 8-year-old he taught himself flips using
Five Stars Kyla Moyer This is a fantastic book. The story of a "sacred" journey to hell and back! I read this memoir in the span of two days - which says something of its power. This isn't an easy book to read, though. He really does take us on a tour of what his hell looked and felt like. I felt exhausted by the time I reached the final page! That he had both the discipline and skill to write this memoir speaks eloquently to his character as a man.And, yet, I find myself wanting more because I have so many questions about how he found redemption and stayed the course of recovery. He speaks of the fear and self-hatred that became his enveloping demons and I wanted him to delve beneath skin and bones . Gripping, powerful, transformative tale Lulu Shepard Wow. A personal memoir by a talented, young man who provides a blow-by-blow account of his descent into hell and back again from the world of drugs, including heroin. This is a remarkable book in many ways. First, this book is an utter page turner as Mr Putignano's life story is highly dramatic, from his early talent at competitive gymnastics, to his fall into disgrace through the use of drugs, to his coming out as a gay man, to his recovery and success as a Cirque du Soleil performer. His story is sufficient to make this a compelling read; what elevates this to a spiritual tale of a hero's journey is hi
(Sept.) . After reading former Olympic gymnastics hopeful Putignano's sinister yet intoxicating memoir of addiction, recovery, and more addiction, you wind up feeling like one of his closest friends. The first-time author, who now portrays Crystal Man in Cirque du Soleil's traveling production of Totem, divulges what must be nearly every significant detail of his journey from the basement of his parents' Massachusetts home, where as an 8-year-old he taught himself flips using old couch cushions; to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, where the author's insane quest for perfection exposed his insecurities and triggered his self-loathing; and finally to a seemingly never-ending series of addict escapades throughout his college and post-college years that somehow did not even climax after he was twice declared clinically dead. A more powerful anti-drug missive would be to